Rubrics: a good tool for engaging thoughtful learning Rowan E. Wagner Nepris presentation June 3, 2016

overview How do you CREATE a rubric which covers all EXPECTATIONS? How do you DETERMINE how to ALLOCATE points? How do you create a rubric that helps you EVALUATE a product which helps COMMUNICATE a student’s understanding of LEARNING targets?

Create – expectations Determine fit-for-purpose: - parental support - formative assessment/summary assessment - behavior/skills/depth of knowledge Communicate required learning outcomes and expectation by involving students in the creation of the rubric

Determine – allocate What type of output required: - Written or oral - Skill(s) demonstrated Level of depth of knowledge demonstrated

Evaluate – communicate – learning Student involvement Allow access and/or share with parents, fellow teaching staff and management Consistency in application Hard copies: paper or pdf kept by teachers and students

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